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TRAVEL TIPS

WHEN TO GO CURRENCY
Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos each offer year- Vietnam: Dong (VND)
round travel with warm tropical climates and unique Laos: Kip (LAK)
seasonal highlights. In Vietnam, autumn in the north Cambodia: Riel (KHR)
is crisp, while central beaches shine from February
to August; southern Vietnam has a tropical climate Major credit cards are widely accepted throughout
and is warm year-round with dry season from major cities in Vietnam, while in Laos and Cambodia
December to April. Cambodia’s dry season is from use of credit cards is limited. Cash is the preferred
November to April while the green season, May to form of payment in smaller towns, markets and
October brings cooler days and lush landscapes. street vendors. In Laos, Thai Baht (THB) and
Laos has a serene dry season from November US Dollars (USD) may also be accepted but
to March while spring and summer months see generally only in tourist areas and major tourist
renewed waterfalls and greener scenery. establishments. In Cambodia, US Dollars are
widely accepted but it is recommended that small
VISAS & PASSPORTS denomination notes in good condition are used.
A valid passport is required with at least six months
validity beyond the intended stay. An electronic visa TIPPING
must be obtained prior to departure to Vietnam, Tipping is not customary, however a token of
Cambodia and Laos. As visa information can appreciation is always welcome for good service.
change at any time, we recommend you seek
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT advice regarding passports, visas and other travel GETTING AROUND
China
REGIONAL AIRPORT requirements for the countries you intend visiting the By Air
RAIL New Zealand Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs Flying between and within Vietnam, Laos and
and Trade at safetravel.govt.nz. Cambodia is the most convenient option. Domestic
Sapa • • Lao Cai flights within these countries can be arranged by
TIME your travel agent.
Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia are five hours behind By Rail
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). Rail is a popular option when travelling within
Hanoi • Ha Long Vietnam. The most popular rail journey is from Hanoi
Ha Long Bay ELECTRICITY

Luang Prabang • to Lao Cai or Hue. Other rail options are available
220-230V 50Hz. An adapter is required. from Saigon to Phan Thiet, Da Nang, Hue and

Ninh Binh Hanoi. Alternatively, travel by rail between Nha Trang
LAOS GULF OF TONKIN LANGUAGE and Da Nang. Expect to travel in four-berth soft
Vietnam: Vietnamese is the official language sleeper compartments on overnight journeys and
45MIN
however English is widely spoken. economy airline style seating on day trips.
Laos: Lao is the official language and English is Ask your travel agent for details.
Myanmar becoming widely spoken.
1HR 15MIN
Cambodia: Khmer is the official language and
• Vientiane  1HR 20MIN English is becoming widely spoken.
TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
1HR 30MIN
Southern Vietnam J F M A M J J A S O N D
Temperature (max ºC) 32 33 34 35 35 33 32 32 31 31 31 31
• Hue  Average rainfall (mm) 12 7 6 45 179 246 242 220 258 213 118 44
3HR 15MIN Northern Vietnam J F M A M J J A S O N D
• Temperature (max ºC) 19 20 23 27 32 33 33 32 31 29 25 21
Thailand Lang Co • Da Nang  Average rainfall (mm) 15 28 47 95 169 215 249 259 212 120 52 29
Laos J F M A M J J A S O N D
• Hoi An Temperature (max ºC) 28 31 33 34 34 33 32 32 32 31 30 28
2HR 10MIN
Average rainfall (mm) 12 17 32 91 195 216 242 316 238 81 20 8
Camboida J F M A M J J A S O N D
1HR 25MIN
Temperature (max ºC) 31 33 34 35 34 33 32 32 31 31 31 30
Average rainfall (mm) 4 8 26 61 142 156 167 185 237 235 99 21
1HR 20MIN
• Quy Nhon 
• Siem Reap  VIETNAM
Tonle Sap
Lake
1HR 5MIN
• Nha Trang
45MIN CAMBODIA Dalat Cam Ranh 
•
Phnom Penh • 1HR 5MIN

55MIN
• Phan Thiet
GULF OF THAILAND • Ho Chi Minh City 
Phu Quoc • 1HR

Mekong Delta

1HR
• Con Dao  Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos 7